China airports climb global-connectivity ranking as international routes rise: OAG report2-MIN READ2-MIN0ListenPublished: 11:00am, 17 Sep 2026Among the world’s most connected airports, Guangzhou’s hub has posted the fastest rise through the latest rankings, according to an annual list compiled by aviation data firm OAG. And overall, Chinese hubs stood out as carriers expanded their international networks with added flights.Guangzhou-baiyun-international-airport" class="entity-link entity-organization" data-entity-id="195846" data-entity-type="organization">Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport in southern China jumped to 19th place, from 36th last year, in OAG’s Megahubs 2026 report, released on Wednesday. An OAG spokeswoman called its jump the biggest of any airport globally.Select VoiceSelect Speed0.8x0.9x1.0x1.1x1.2x1.5x1.75x1xAI-generated voice
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China airports climb global-connectivity ranking as international routes rise: OAG report
According to OAG's Megahubs 2026 report, Chinese airports have significantly improved their global connectivity. Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport experienced the most substantial rise, jumping from 36th to 19th place among the world's most connected hubs.
Ralph JenningsSouth China Morning PostFiled 2026-09-17 · 03:00 GMTLean · Center-RightRead · 1 min
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According to OAG's Megahubs 2026 report, Chinese airports have significantly improved their global connectivity. Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport experienced the most substantial rise, jumping from 36th to 19th place among the world's most connected hubs. This advancement is attributed to Chinese carriers expanding their international networks by adding more flights. The report, released on Wednesday by aviation data firm OAG, highlights a general upward trend for Chinese hubs in global connectivity rankings.
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Chinese hubs stood out as carriers expanded their international networks with added flights.
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Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport jumped to 19th place from 36th last year in OAG's Megahubs 2026 report.
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Guangzhou's hub has posted the fastest rise through the latest rankings.
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China airports are climbing global-connectivity rankings.
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